WATCH: See plans for ‘once-in-a-generation’ £3billion expansion to Cambridge Biomedical Campus come to life
A world-leading biomedical research site in Cambridge is set for a £3bn expansion thanks to a partnership between the county council and a developer. Cambridgeshire County Council has put forward 67 acres of land in a new deal with its development partner Prologis, paving the way for two new phases of expansion to Cambridge Biomedical […]
Construction firm hails successes of apprentice academy
A long-established East Anglian building contractor is celebrating the successes of its internal academy scheme this National Apprenticeship Week. The R G Carter Academy has formed a central part of the Norwich-based contractor of the same name for more than 60 years, placing apprentices at the heart of the business. In 25 years alone, it […]
Vision for 1,300 new council homes proposed in Cambridge
Ambitions to build 1,300 council homes in Cambridge have been proposed by the city council, subject to government funding. The vision – with a target date of 2036 – was unveiled in Cambridge City Council’s latest Budget Setting Report for 2026-27, published in late January. The homes would be delivered through a strategic partnership with […]
Former prisoner building new career in construction thanks to bricklaying training scheme
A former prisoner is embarking on an exciting new career in construction after training as a bricklayer while serving her time. Maria Sara, who had been having a difficult time in her life, was jailed for an assault in 2024 and was sent to HMP Peterborough. Eager to stay busy, she started working in the […]
University event bridging gap between education and construction is hailed a ‘huge success’
A diverse range of speakers took to the stage at an event seeking to combat the growing construction skills gap through education and training – including former prisoners whose lives it has changed. Building Better Futures, held at King’s College College in Cambridge and organised by Constructed Pathways and Women in Construction Anglia, looked to […]
Hundreds celebrate opening of Cambridge’s new Central Park
Huge crowds gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Central Park. The 15-acre park, at Darwin Green, was officially opened by the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Dinah Pounds, on Saturday August 23. It boasts a range of facilities for residents and families to enjoy, including tennis and basketball courts, a sports […]
Construction recruitment firm expands into new markets with opening of Cambridge office
A leading East Anglian recruitment firm is expanding into the Home Counties and East Midlands markets with the opening of a new Cambridge office. ARC Group, which has built a strong reputation in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk since 2008, has opened its new office in the city – led by new Regional Manager Jayne Docherty. […]
